Computed / Derived Indicators
Several ADI indicators are computed from combinations of upstream data sources — for example, the real wage gap (BLS wages minus CPI) or the energy cost burden (EIA gas prices divided by BLS wages). These derived measures capture distress dynamics that no single source tracks directly.
American Default tracks 8 indicators from Computed / Derived Indicators, including The Coverage Tax, The Energy Squeeze, and The Pump Tax. Several ADI indicators are computed from combinations of upstream data sources — for example, the real wage gap (BLS wages minus CPI) or the energy cost burden (EIA gas prices divided by BLS wages). These derived measures capture distress dynamics that no single source tracks directly. Data is parsed from published reports.
Indicators from Computed / Derived Indicators
| Indicator | Current Value | Trend | Frequency | ADI Component |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Coverage Tax | 3.22 pts | rising | monthly | Cost Pressure / Financial Conditions |
| The Energy Squeeze | 3.35% | rising | monthly | Cost Pressure / Financial Conditions |
| The Pump Tax | 0.78% | falling | quarterly | Cost Pressure / Financial Conditions |
| The Grocery Gap | 0.51 pts | rising | monthly | Cost Pressure / Financial Conditions |
| Grocery Prices Cumulative Change Since Jan 2020 | 32.66% | rising | monthly | Cost Pressure / Financial Conditions |
| Healthcare Inflation Premium (Medical CPI minus Overall CPI) | 1.04 pts | rising | monthly | Cost Pressure / Financial Conditions |
| Large vs Small Bank Credit Card Delinquency Spread | 3.68 pts | falling | quarterly | Debt Stress |
| Wage Growth vs CPI Spread | 1.27 pts | rising | monthly | Cost Pressure / Financial Conditions |
How We Get This Data
Attribution & Licensing
Data attributed to: American Default (derived from federal data)
American Default extracts publicly reported statistics with full source attribution. This data may be subject to the source organization's terms of use.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What data does Computed / Derived Indicators publish?
Several ADI indicators are computed from combinations of upstream data sources — for example, the real wage gap (BLS wages minus CPI) or the energy cost burden (EIA gas prices divided by BLS wages). These derived measures capture distress dynamics that no single source tracks directly.
How often does American Default update Computed / Derived Indicators data?
Computed / Derived Indicators data is parsed from published reports. Update frequency varies by indicator: monthly, quarterly.
Is Computed / Derived Indicators data free to use?
Computed / Derived Indicators publishes summary data in press releases and reports. American Default extracts headline statistics with full attribution. For detailed microdata, check Computed / Derived Indicators's licensing terms.
What American Distress Index components use Computed / Derived Indicators data?
Computed / Derived Indicators data feeds into Cost Pressure / Financial Conditions, Debt Stress. These indicators provide context but are not in the ADI composite calculation.